Overview
There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront—designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.
About Department 457 – Electrical Engineering & Design Support
Department 457 provides electrical engineering and design support for all fleet VIRGINIA, OHIO, LOS ANGELES, and SEAWOLF class submarines, including Moored Training Ships and land-based prototypes. We resolve emergent fleet issues, modernize and upgrade systems, provide life cycle support, and deliver technical reviews for electrical systems critical to fleet readiness.
Role Overview
Department 457 Electrical Engineers join a group responsible for supporting a wide range of electrical systems and equipment in the following areas:
- Reactor plant instrumentation and control systems
- Steam and electric plant systems
- Auxiliary electrical/electronic systems
- Power distribution equipment and systems
- Advanced power electronics
This position supports all fleet submarines, including Los Angeles, Ohio, Seawolf and Virginia classes; training platforms including S5W/S6G Moored Training Ships at NPTU Charleston, SC and the S8G Prototype at Kesselring, NY; and Multi Mission Platform (MMP)/Watchtower.
This role offers an unusually wide variety of work across assignments of varying duration, with increasing responsibility and independent as skills and experience grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial system and/or component design and upgrades as ship alterations, in addition to ship’s life cycle support
- Function as a project engineer overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including overall technical quality
- Work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining schedules and budget awareness
- Interface with design and other engineering organizations and disciplines, technical writers, material buyers and program office representatives.
- Evaluate and provide technical resolutions to system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, Navy forces afloat, land-based prototypes, reactor plant prime contractors and NAVSEA engineering and program offices.
- Communicate effectively within the organization as well as with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Navy shipyards and equipment vendors.
Newly hired personnel will be assigned a mentor to assist in learning the above roles and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
- 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Willingness to learn and work in a procedurally driven environment
Why Join Us
- We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
- Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
- Career Growth – Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
- Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
- Inclusive Culture – Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
- Impactful Work – Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission
